Truman 30 for sale in Birdham Pool United Kingdom

Truman 30, 1981, sloop rig with Volvo Penta 2003 engine. Only a small number of these Angus Primrose designed yachts were built by Truman of Lowestoft in the late 70’s and early 80’s and thought of as similar to the Moody 30. Dolce Vita is a comfortable and spacious cruiser, with lots of space and storage. Electronics include Standard Horizon plotter, NASA log/speed/depth and Raymarine ST2000 autopilot.

Truman 30, 1981, sloop rig with Volvo Penta 2003 engine. Only a small number of these Angus Primrose designed yachts were built by Truman of Lowestoft in the late 70’s and early 80’s and thought of as similar to the Moody 30. Dolce Vita is a comfortable and spacious cruiser, with lots of space and storage. Electronics include Standard Horizon plotter, NASA log/speed/depth and Raymarine ST2000 autopilot. Currently ashore at Birdham Pool Marina, viewings by appointment welcomed.

Hull and Deck

• GRP construction
• Fin Keel
• Beige hull with red stripe
• GRP decking with teat wood in the cockpit
• Danforth anchor and electric windlass
• Guardwires/stanchions
• Swim ladder
• Boat hook
• 1 Opening port (to cockpit)
• 2 Hatches
• 1 Cockpit locker
• 6 Warps
• 6 Fenders
• Antifouled March 2024

Engine and Electrics

• Volvo Penta 2003 inboard diesel engine on 1205 saildrive
• Original engine 1981
• 40L fuel tank
• Sail drive seal replaced 2016
• Engine serviced June 2022
• 2 bladed folding propeller
• 2 Batteries
• Shore power
• Solar panel

Accommodation

• 4 Berths in two cabins – double forward, two singles in saloon convertible to a double
• 6’3’’ headroom
• Blue upholstery in good condition
• Curtains
• Wood flooring
• Mikoni diesel heating (needs service)
• Steel water tank
• Saloon table
• Chart table
• Galley with sink, oven/grill with 2 burner hob, fridge, waste bin and crockery/cutlery
• Heads compartment with marina toilet

Navigation and Electronics

• Standard Horizon SP300 chart plotter with new chip
• NASA log/speed/depth
• Raymarine ST2000+ Autopilot
• JRC 1500 Radar
• Simrad RD68 VHF
• NASA Marine Clipper Windspeed/dir.
• Radio
• Compass
• Clock
• Barometer
• Nav lights

Sails and Spars

• Mainsail with slab reefing in good condition
• Furling headsail in good condition
• Cruising chute
• Set of functional old sails in bow locker
• Standing rigging from 2005, last inspected 2021
• Backstay
• Main halyard replaced 2021
• 2 Lewmar self-tailing winches
• Sail cover present but needs replacing
• Sprayhood old but functional, has a small tear from pressure wash when preparing boat for sale

Safety

• Danbouy
• Radar Reflector
• Jackstays
• Harnesses
• Manual bilge pump